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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 34.97 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 34.97 and 16.15 is: 22.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 34.97 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/34.97 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 34.97 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 564.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.55/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.27

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